Definition
奢 is a bound form (不成词语素) that appears in compound words meaning 'extravagant' or 'luxurious'. It cannot stand alone as a word — you'll find it in 奢侈 (shēchǐ, 'luxury'), 奢华 (shēhuá, 'luxurious'), and 奢望 (shēwàng, 'extravagant hope'). When you see 奢 in a compound, it carries a connotation of excess or wastefulness beyond what is necessary.
b.f.
(bound form) luxuriousextravagantexcessive
Examples
- 。Zhè zhǒng shēchǐ de shēnghuó fāngshì ràng tā hěn kuài huā guāng le jīxù.This kind of luxurious lifestyle made him quickly spend all his savings.
- ，。Jiǔdiàn de fángjiān fēicháng shēhuá, dàn jiàgé yě hěn gāo.The hotel rooms are very luxurious, but the prices are also high.
- 。Tā cóng bù shēwàng dédào biérén de bāngzhù.He never expects to get help from others.
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